HAILS & FAREWELLS

HAILS: We are pleased to announce that Sandy Cobb has accepted the OSRAA Senior Fiscal Officer position in Cash and Financial Management. She is scheduled to begin on December 9, 2015.  FAREWELLS: Joan San-Claire has accepted a position the Arts & Sciences Business Center and will be departing the Research Office on December 10th. A search committee is already underway to fill 2 open positions and it’s anticipated Sandy Cobb will lead the search for Joan’s replacement. Last but not least, Tracy Elmshaeuser has accepted the role of EA to the VP for Marketing (Steve Clark) here at OSU starting December 21st. She won’t be going far, just a few floors up! A search for Tracy’s replacement will be chaired by Jane Cigarran.

Welcome, Sandy! And best of luck in your new roles, Joan and Tracy!

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

The Research Office is accepting applications for the Undergraduate Research, Innovation, Scholarship and Creativity (URISC) program for Summer term 2016. This program supports undergraduate research activities from all academic disciplines within the university. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/undergraduate-research-innovation-scholarship-creativity-urisc. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Jan. 19, 2016.

BEAVER NATION COMMERICAL

Last week there was a false alarm some of you caught in the newsletter. I am pleased to report that here is the NEW OSU commercial!

RO SPACE SHUFFLING

Please note we’ve had some office location changes…most folks have not yet moved in to their new offices but these are the anticipated changes: Mark Peters to Adam Schultz’s former office (B308j), Kevin Buch to Mark Peters’ former office (A312i), Rebecca Henry to Kevin Buch’s former office (B308q) , Jen Fogarty to Rebecca Henry’s former office ( B308p)

SOFTWARE CENTER TESTING

CN is rolling out a service that will allow users to install software on their systems without CN assistance or administrative passwords. The first product they are rolling out with this service is Office 2013. CN asked that we have a few users test this out before rolling it out to the entire department. If you are interested in testing this, please mail Stephen at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu and he will provide instructions how to use this service.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC HISTORY OF OSU

Join OSU Press for a reception, presentation, and book signing to celebrate the publication of “A School for the People: A Photographic History of Oregon State University.” Written by Lawrence A. Landis, director of the Special Collections and Research Center, this expansive collection of photographs tells the full, dynamic story of our multi-faceted and living university. Friday, Nov. 20, 4-6 p.m.Light refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. Presentation begins at 5 p.m. The Special Collections and Archives Research Center, Fifth Floor of the Valley Library. The book retails for $50. OSU Departments can receive a sliding scale discount on purchases of 6 or more copies, but individual employees aren’t eligible for discounts. Anyone can purchase a copy directly from OSU Press. They accept checks, cash, and credit cards. They can also order from our website, but shipping charges would apply.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS BULLETIN- CLOTHING IN DISASTERS

Essential clothing for a disaster supply is a commonly overlooked area of preparedness. If a person does not have the proper clothing suitable for the terrain they are in, then harsh elements such as rain, cold, and snow can have catastrophic effects. Follow the guidelines in the attached poster when choosing your emergency clothing. More info here: 2015 11-15 EP Topic – Clothing

OSU STAFF ART EXHIBIT

The OSU Staff Art Exhibit is calling for submissions by Dec. 2. Go to http://communications.oregonstate.edu/events/staff-art to register your creative work for display! Up to 2 pieces per person are allowed and all with OSU are welcome to participate. Artists, co-workers, friends and family are invited to attend a special opening reception on Dec. 17 – so register to show your artwork at this exhibit today.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Demo Day – Dec. 10th @ 5 PM– Come watch what our cohort has been up to and catch up with past graduates at Demo Day, hosted a LaSells Stewart Center. Please RSVP by emailing events@oregonstate.edu by December 7th. Also, a big change is coming…attend Demo Day to hear about it!

Research Office Holiday Party- Dec. 11th, MU Lounge. 5pm reception/ 6pm buffet dinner (RSVP website link coming soon!!)

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LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP FORUM

Interested in pursuing a legislative internship in Salem or Washington, DC? The OSU Government Relations Office and ASOSU will be hosting a Legislative Internship Forum on Tuesday, November 10th at 5pm in MU 211. The event will feature a panel with congressional staffers, state legislative staff, and students who have completed DC internships. Students of any major are encouraged to attend! The event is free, pizza will be provided, and students will have a chance to ask questions directly to those who have completed internships and those who are hiring interns. There will also be a representative from the OSU Alumni Association present to discuss scholarships for students who are pursuing internships in Washington, DC. For more information contact: karli.olsen@oregonstate.edu

LIFE JACKET SAFETY FOR KIDS

Please see the below press release HERE: nr_New Safety Video_Right Life Jacket Fit for Kids regarding a new video to emphasize the right life jacket fit for kids

ACCOUNT UNIFICATION UPDATE

In preparation for the account unification, please change your ONID password to match your CN password. Instructions for changing ONID password are here: http://onid.oregonstate.edu/chpw.shtml. ONID password requirements are fairly stringent, so users may not be able to use their current CN passwords for their ONID password. If users need to change their CN password so that it meets the ONID requirements, instructions are here:
http://oregonstate.edu/helpdocs/e-mail/exchange-outlook-oregonstateedu/change-email-password NOTE 1: you may need to update this password on all of your devices that you access ONID resources- computer, laptops, tablets, phone. If you are unable to match your account passwords, please let Stephen know at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu and he will work with CN to get the account passwords reset. NOTE 2: for those of you who have sent Stephen a message that you will be traveling, CN will delay the update of your accounts to a more convenient time. It is recommended that you change your ONID password as mentioned above when you have the time to do this. Please let Stephen know, if you have not done so already, if you will be traveling next week.

FUN IN CORVALLIS THIS WEEKEND!

This Saturday , Nov 14 from 7-11, come enjoy some local music and celebrate The Whiteside Theatre’s 93rd birthday featuring Bury the Moon, The Carys (with Molly McFerran’s son, Jasper , on drums) and Hermano! Tickets can be bought online at here  or at the Troubadour Music Center at 521 SW 2nd St.

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RESEARCH EQUIPMENT RESERVE FUND (RERF) 2016

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the RERF 2016 solicitation. The intent of the RERF program is to enable faculty to acquire, repair, renovate, or improve equipment directly used for research. Program guidelines and application here. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: January 11, 2016

FACULTY TIME RELEASE (FRT)

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for FRT Spring 2016 release. The program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. Program description and application here. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu.Deadline: Dec. 14.

OPEN HOUSE SET FOR OSU’S PORT ORFORD FIELD STATION
For the past two years, Oregon State University has operated a field station on the coast at Port Orford – a site where researchers could set up shop, public meetings were held, and OSU outreach specialists could interact with the public. The facility is expanding its role in supporting coastal research, outreach and education. An open house will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the station, located at 444 Jackson St. in Port Orford. The event is designed to introduce the public to the station and to the research that is performed there. It is free and open to the public; light refreshments will be provided. More information here.

ACCOUNT UNIFICATION ON NOV. 9

The Research Office CN and Onid accounts will be unified on November 9. This means you will have 1 account and password for logging into OSU resources, instead of using CN for some services and ONID for others. IMPORTANT NOTE from Community Network: “We don’t want to unify anyone who’s traveling on the 9th or 10th, as it could affect their ability to reach OSU resources from off campus.” Please let Stephen know at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu if you anticipate being out of the office that day so that we can provide a list of these users to Community Network.

FAREWELL TO MEGAN

A fond farewell and best wishes for  OSRAA’s Megan McEvoy. Megan’s last day is November 6. She is relocating back to Medford, OR. Best wishes to Megan!

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LEADING INDICATORS AND TERRA MAGAZINE QUANTITY AVAILABLE

If anyone would like quantities of our RO annual report entitled “Leading Indicators” or the most recent edition of Terra please let Jane Cigarran know. Any upcoming events or conferences where these will come in handy? We can always have them shipped, as well. Let’s make good use of them!

PRE-ACCELERATOR WORKSHOP UPDATE

The Pre-Accelerator, a workshop series consisting of four successive two-hour seminars, kicked off with a bang on October 28th! These workshops focus on key business concepts that provide start-ups with tools and hands-on experiences; ultimately helping them build their businesses. With over 25 teams in attendance, Austin Hall Rm 222 was packed to capacity. Thank you to our friends and guest speakers Holmwell Software, Mike Brown, and the Corvallis Benton County Economic Development Office.

ACCOUNT UNIFICATION ON NOV. 9

The Research Office CN and Onid accounts will be unified on November 9. This means you will have 1 account and password for logging into OSU resources, instead of using CN for some services and ONID for others. IMPORTANT NOTE from Community Network: “We don’t want to unify anyone who’s traveling on the 9th or 10th, as it could affect their ability to reach OSU resources from off campus. Please let Stephen know at stephen.hotard@oregonstate.edu if you anticipate being out of the office that day so that we can provide a list of these users to Community Network. Thank you.

WEATHER ALERT: HEAVY RAINS AND WIND THROUGH SATURDAY

Just in time for trick or treating…be safe out there with the kiddos! Short term flooding is a concern, especially if rain cannot enter the rain gutters or rain water containment systems due to fallen leaves blocking drains. Also, driving on wet leaves has the same result as driving on ice, so be cautious as you drive. More info here: October_30_atmospheric_river  and Email Briefing Rain-Wind Oct 29 201

RENTAL HOME AVAILABLE

Rental home located in the Willamette Landing area will be available to rent in January. If anyone knows of someone who might be interested, please contact Mimi Poitras.

UPCOMING EVENTS

RO All-Staff Meeting: Monday, 11/2/15, 3:30-4:30pm, MU 208

RO Holiday Party: Friday, 12/11/15, 5-8pm, MU Lounge (more details and RSVP info coming soon!)

JOY DRIVE 2015

Each year Childcare and Family Resources leads a Joy Drive to provide student families in need with gifts for the winter holiday season. The Research Office will be sponsoring a family again this year. In the past, we have asked people who are interested in participating to donate to a fund which will then be used to purchase gifts for the families. If you are interested in participating, please let Jillian Coleman know by November 19th. Participation involves making a donation in any amount you choose to help purchase presents. If you’d like to help shop, you can do that too. They are also accepting donations of wrapping paper, ribbons, tape, etc.

WELCOME OUR NEW OSRAA STUDENT WORKERS

OSRAA has three (3) student workers this year. Malaia Jacobsen and Vince Piscitello join Allie Sanders. Vince brings a lot of website experience with him, and he will be focusing on moving and merging the OSP and OPAA website information to the OSRAA website. Malaia will be working on agreement status checks and general office work. Welcome to the team!

PORT ORFORD FILL STATION OPENS AS INTEREST IN DIVING INCREASES

Check out the latest activity happening in Port Orford, OR here. A popular diving spot, we now have a scuba fill station located there.

BOB COWEN ELECTED TO NAML

We are proud to announce that Hatfield Marine Science Center director Bob Cowen as been elected as to serve on the NAML (National Association of Marine Laboratories) board. NAML serves as a forum for non-profit marine laboratories in the United States. Currently there are ~118 member laboratories. NAML promotes the exchange of information and expertise among member institutions, and promotes the consensus of public policy priorities at the national level for ocean policy, science funding, education and outreach. Through its national meetings, members have opportunity to discuss matters of common interest to marine lab missions, and through its annual Congressional Briefing, members have opportunity to voice their collective policy interests on such topics as Ocean Acidification, federal science budgets, ocean literacy, and the role of Marine Laboratories in the nation’s research and education enterprise.

ADVANTAGE ACCELERATOR NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Check out the latest news out of Advantage Accelerator here!

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FALL TERRA MAGAZINE NOW ONLINE

Click here to see that latest edition of Terra. Hard copies will be out next week.

GREAT DIVING BLOG
One of our scientific divers, Ryan McMinds, has been keeping an amazing blog going highlighting his recent work. Check it out here! Ryan is a PhD candidate and research technician in Rebecca Vega-Thurber’s lab (Microbiology)

ECO2GO CONTAINERS

I can’t say enough good things about the great new orange to go containers that dining services are now using but it’s up to the individual to make sure they return their used containers to one of the return bins (and NOT leave them in the kitchen for someone else to contend with). There is a return box conveniently located in front of Kerr on the Jefferson St. side. Here is the link which shows a location map of the return bins.

QUALTRICS SURVEY TOOL TRAINING OPP

The Professional Faculty Leadership Association (PFLA) is sponsoring a learning workshop for OSU employees on November 19, 1:00-2:30 entitled “Expanding Your Qualtrics Horizon,” presented by JoAnne Bunnage, College of Public Health and Human Sciences. The Qualtrics web-based survey platform is a powerful tool that is available to all OSU faculty, staff, and students. Qualtrics can be used to build simple one-question polls to complex multi-component surveys. This opportunity is provided to all employees whether or not they are active members of PFLA. Cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members to participate. For details and to register, see the attached flyer or visit here. Administrative faculty who arrange meetings and events, this is a GREAT tool to use for RSVPs, gathering data on your audience, etc.

FREE HOT YOGA

I guess no one saw the entry in last week’s newsletter (that must be it!) so one more friendly reminder that you if you have an interest in improving and strengthening your body and mind you can try it out for FREE during the month of October at Bikram Yoga of Corvallis. It’s truly great for any person; old, young, injured, etc. GIVE IT A TRY!! contact jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu for more details.

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RSVP FOR THE NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION

For our upcoming New Faculty Orientation on Thursday, 10/22 in the MU Horizon Room, all RO Staff are encouraged to attend the lunch hour from 11:30-12:30 as well as the wine and cheese reception at 5pm. We will do a brief introduction of RO staff at about 12:15, full agenda will be circulated soon.  If you are able to attend other portions as well (either AM or PM session) that’s great as well. Please be sure to RSVP today here, however, if you haven’t already!

GREAT OREGON SHAKE OUT 10/15

Remember, 10/15 at 10:15 is the Great Oregon Shake Out drill. Participation is voluntary, but encouraged. Drop, Cover, and Hold on for 60 seconds. When finished, email Debbie Delmore indicating that you participated in the drill. Debbie will send the number of participants from the Research Office to OSU Emergency Preparedness Manager Mike Bamberger so he can update the OSU participation tally on the Shake Out website. http://emergency.oregonstate.edu/oregon-shake-out

FACULTY TIME RELEASE (FRT)

The Research Office, Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the FRT Winter Term 2016 or Spring Term 2016 release. The program provides limited funding for individuals developing external grant proposals or who wish to further their scholarly activities. Program description and application: http://research.oregonstate.edu/incentive/faculty-release-time. Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline: Oct. 30.

FREE BIKRAM YOGA

If anyone of you (or someone you know) is interested in trying Bikram Yoga, this month is Bring A Friend for Free Month at Bikram Yoga of Corvallis. 26 postures in a hot room for better health and vitality, it’s the best! For more details email: jane.cigarran@oregonstate.edu.

FLU SHOT FREE CLINIC 10/13

Flu Shot Clinics for Students/Faculty/Staff – Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the MU Journey Room, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. while supplies last. Students: $20 (charged to student account, or to PacificSource if a grad assistant). Faculty/Staff: $30 (charged to PEBB Insurance – Providence or by cash or check). Bring OSU ID card and Providence or PacificSource insurance cards. FluMist nasal vaccine also available. Details: 541-737-9355 or http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/flu.

TRICK OR TREATERS IN KERR ON 10/30

OSU Beaver Beginnings will once again be bringing the youngsters to Kerr for trick or treating. They will parade through the first floor beginning at 10am on Friday, Oct. 30th. There will be 70-80 3-5 year olds. My guess is theiy’ll be expecting treats vs. tricks so stock up candy now!

UPCOMING RO ALL STAFF MEETINGS

Monday, Nov. 2nd 3:30-5pm MU 208
Wednesday, Dec. 2nd 3:30-6pm, MU 208

NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION- RSVP

As you have most likely already heard, the location and agenda for this year’s RO New Faculty Orientation has changed. It will be taking place in the MU Horizon Room. Lunch begins at 11:30 and will include a joint discussion of the Strategic Plan with Sabah and Cindy. A full agenda for both the morning session (hosted by Sabah and geared towards teaching faculty) and the afternoon session will be posted online soon. Please work with your supervisor to determine if you plan to attend any portion of the event. If your schedule allows please be sure to RSVP at this link by Oct. 15th.

PRE-ACCELERATOR PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

We have opened up applications for the Pre-Accelerator program. All the current information about it here and the schedule is listed at the bottom of the page.

HAVE YOU SET UP AN OSU ALERT ACCOUNT?

Receive the latest emergency notifications by updating your OSU Alert account. Subscribe your SMS/Text device to receive notices within 3 minutes. Visit here for instructions. Due to some account changes, you may have to update or re-establish your account if you haven’t visited the site this year.

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS- HOSTILE INTRUDER

During this difficult time as we learn more about the tragedy in Roseburg, this Emergency tip sheet regarding hostile intruders is  important to review. Stay safe, everyone.

TRY-ATHALON AWARD

I am pleased to announce that we received our Faculty Staff Fitness TRY-Athlon Award back with the RO-Ramblers engraved on it . It will be displayed in the front office. GO TEAM!

General Research Fund (GRF) Fall 2015

The Research Office Incentive Programs is accepting applications for the GRF Fall 2015 solicitation. The intent of the GRF program is to enable faculty to carry out scholarly, creative work that should lead to the pursuit of other funding sources, or promote the development of scholarly activities. Program description and application here.  Information: Debbie Delmore at debbie.delmore@oregonstate.edu. Deadline for submission: Oct. 19.
NEW! Flu Shot Clinics for Students/Faculty/Staff 

Wednesday, Oct. 7, and Tuesday, Oct. 13, in the MU Journey Room, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. while supplies last. Students: $20 (charged to student account, or to PacificSource if a grad assistant). Faculty/Staff: $30 (charged to PEBB Insurance – Providence or by cash or check). Bring OSU ID card and Providence or PacificSource insurance cards. FluMist nasal vaccine also available. Details: 541-737-9355 or http://studenthealth.oregonstate.edu/flu.

Congratulations Valliscor and Accelerator Updates

Check out the latest updates from the Accelerator here!

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